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Nepeta nuda subsp. albiflora (White naked catmint)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Nepeta nuda subsp. albiflora
Other names
White naked catmint
Genus
Nepeta Nepeta
Species
N. nuda subsp. albiflora - N. nuda subsp. albiflora is an erect, bushy, deciduous perennial with aromatic, ovate to heart-shaped, scalloped, wrinkled, mid- to dark green leaves and terminal spikes of tiny, whorled, tubular, white flowers throughout summer.
Nepeta nuda subsp. albiflora is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The leaves have a sweet fragrance when crushed.
Habit
Erect, Bushy
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation
Flowers are sterile so do not produce viable seed.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Nepeta nuda subsp. albiflora (White naked catmint) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Nepeta nuda subsp. albiflora
Other names
White naked catmint
Genus
Nepeta Nepeta
Species
N. nuda subsp. albiflora - N. nuda subsp. albiflora is an erect, bushy, deciduous perennial with aromatic, ovate to heart-shaped, scalloped, wrinkled, mid- to dark green leaves and terminal spikes of tiny, whorled, tubular, white flowers throughout summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The leaves have a sweet fragrance when crushed.
Habit
Erect, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage a second flowering.
Propagation
Flowers are sterile so do not produce viable seed.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Nepeta nuda subsp. albiflora (White naked catmint) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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